by Gerry Blumberg | Aug 28, 2009 | Flashlight
The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. “The LORD is my portion,” says my soul, “therefore I will hope in him.” Lamentations 3:22-24 (ESV) Some weeks...
by Gerry Blumberg | Aug 21, 2009 | Flashlight
If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. Romans 12:18 (NIV) The current health care debate got me all riled up today. But, it was on facebook, of all places. I responded to a thread of a friend that lives across the country. No one...
by Gerry Blumberg | Aug 15, 2009 | Flashlight
Then he added, “Son of man, let all my words sink deep into your own heart first. Listen to them carefully for yourself. Then go to your people in exile and say to them, ‘This is what the Sovereign Lord says!’ Do this whether they listen to you or not.” Ezekiel...
by Gerry Blumberg | Aug 9, 2009 | Flashlight
While rummaging through my bookshelf trying to make room for one more book, I pulled out a devotional journal and noticed a piece of paper stuck in the back flyleaf. It was a copy of the poem, WAIT, by Russell Kelfer. As I reread the simple words, it reminded me of...
by Gerry Blumberg | Aug 7, 2009 | Flashlight
Praise the name of God forever and ever, for he has all wisdom and power. He controls the course of world events. Daniel 2:20-21a (NLT) Aren’t you glad someone is in control? When I turn on the TV or open my email, I’m inundated with reports on health care...
by Gerry Blumberg | Aug 5, 2009 | Flashlight
Every time I think of you, I give thanks to my God. Philippians 1:3 (NLT) Early morning hugs, golf cart rides to see the “jackbunnies” and javelina, craft day with Miss Jan, back flips into the pool, peanut butter cookie baking lesson, making bead...
